Prepare against Georges Fondain
France · World #85,854 classical · FIDE ID 636509
When preparing against Georges Fondain, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Georges Fondain, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Georges Fondain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Georges Fondain before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,771 | 2,085 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,864 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 23.1% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Georges Fondain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Georges Fondain's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Fondain usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fondain usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Fondain usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Fondain usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Fondain usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Fondain usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Georges Fondain's chess games
All 39 games by Georges Fondain in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Harris Hauroo | 2,171 | 71st Paris Apsap Open | E47 |
| Nov 2012 | Florent Budin | 1,943 | 4th Avignon B | C01 |
| Aug 2004 | Jerome Magnard | 1,790 | 74th Paris Apsap Open | C27 |
| Jan 2005 | Michael Cordon | 1,666 | 82nd Paris Apsap Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Quentin Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,500 |
| 4th Avignon B | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,712 |
| 74th Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 6 | 2 | 1,967 |
| 54th Paris Apsap Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,805 |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,640 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,846 |
| 82nd Paris Apsap Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1,872 |
| 52nd Biel ATO Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Georges Fondain's chess games?
39 games by Georges Fondain, from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Georges Fondain has played.
What does Georges Fondain play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Georges Fondain opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Georges Fondain answers 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Georges Fondain play as White?
As White, Georges Fondain's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Georges Fondain play as Black?
As Black, Georges Fondain most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Georges Fondain's FIDE rating?
Georges Fondain is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Georges Fondain played?
Our database contains 39 games by Georges Fondain, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Georges Fondain?
39 games by Georges Fondain reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.